What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY MANAGER I, DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION position at Orange County Fair?
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- DEPUTY MANAGER I, DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The 32nd District Agricultural Association, also known as the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is a state agency under jurisdiction of the California Department of Food & Agriculture. The governing authority is a nine-member Board of Directors.
OCFEC is located in Costa Mesa, California on 130 acres that include educational assets like Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall. With an annual budget of $50 million, the organization produces a STEAM education event, Imaginology and the highly-anticipated OC Fair each year. The OC Fair is one of the top ten Fairs in the nation and top three in California. In addition to the annual OC Fair, promoters host over 150 year-round events on our beautiful grounds.
The organization employs approximately 120 full-time civil service employees and 300 part-time, temporary employees on a year-round basis. The organization also employs approximately 1,400 part-time staff members at fair time.
Department Website: https://ocfair.com/
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
- Three years of increasingly responsible event and/or festival management experience in a public facility environment or entertainment venue, including assigned oversight of multiple size, nature and complexity.
- Knowledge of principles of performance management and best practices to effectively evaluate, coach, counsel, document, discipline and develop employees’ skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow up effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, business partners, exhibitors and others contacted in the course of work.
- Skill of effective time management to meet the demands of the department.
- Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively, and present to decision makers.
- Strong proof reading and editing skills.
- Strong planning and organization skills.
- Skill to be client/partner and guest service oriented to deliver excellent customer service.
- Highly effective problem analysis skills and consistent ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Skill of critical thinking to solve a wide variety of problems.
- Ability of aptitude and creativity to establish new work methods and processes.
- Ability to remain cheerful when faced with challenges.
- Ability to be flexible to meet frequent/unforeseen deadlines.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and exhibit calm demeanor under pressure.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint as well as Event Booking software program (e.g., USI) or similar database experience.
- Personal characteristic of being very detail oriented combined with self-initiative to consistently deliver a high-quality work product.
- Personal characteristic demonstrating a high degree of energy and dependability to persevere amidst constraints and tight deadlines.
- Personal characteristic of confidence in approaching challenging situations and carrying out solutions.
Benefits
- CalPERS public pension plan
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Generous Vacation/Sick or Annual leave
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plans
- Long-term disability
- Group legal coverage
- ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://ocfair.com/
Human Resources Contact:
Jesus Lara
(714) 708-1563
jlara@ocfair.com
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Representative
(714) 708-1563
OCFAIRJOBS@ocfair.com
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareers Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
- Please Note: Your application will be reviewed for attention to detail including but not limited to: missing information, conflicting information, incorrect dates, and/or typos. Please be sure you have completely reviewed your STD Form 678 thoroughly before submitting. If you would like to provide an explanation or would like to provide additional information, please include this information in a cover letter. No other documents will be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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